If the Standard Deviation of Demand Is Six Per Week

question 223

Multiple Choice

If the standard deviation of demand is six per week, demand is 50 per week, and the desired service level is 95%, approximately what is the statistical safety stock?

• A) 8 units
• B) 10 units
• C) 16 units
• D) 64 units
• E) Cannot be determined without lead time data.

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